Positions and Openings
POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS IN GRAVITATIONAL WAVE PHYSICS AT PENN STATE STARTING FALL 2008
The Penn State Center for Gravitational Wave Physics (CGWP) invites applications for several postdoctoral scholar positions in the areas of gravitational wave physics and astrophysics, including numerical relativity, LISA and LIGO science and data analysis. Initial appointments will be for one year, with subsequent re-appointments contingent on continued funding and satisfactory performance. All positions carry a start date of September 2008.
The CGWP is among the largest gravitational wave astrophysics groups in the world, with seven faculty members (Michael Eracleous, Sam Finn, Pablo Laguna, Peter Meszaros, Ben Owen, Deirdre Shoemaker, and Steinn Sigurdsson), six postdocs and thirteen graduate students. The CGWP is devoted to interdisciplinary research linking the highest quality astrophysics, numerical relativity, gravitational wave physics and experimental gravitational wave detection in the pursuit of the scientific understanding of gravity and the development of gravitational wave observations as a tool of astronomical discovery.
The CGWP is part of the Institute for Gravitation and the Cosmos, which includes the Center for Fundamental Physics, whose research focuses on mathematical relativity, quantum gravity and string theory; and the Center for Astroparticle Physics, whose research projects include the Swift Gamma-Ray Burst Observatory, Auger and Ice Cube. More information about both CGWP can be found at http://cgwp.gravity.psu.edu/.
Applicants should expect to have their Ph.D. degree in hand by September 2008. Complete applications include:
- A cover letter, including a list of three researchers who have been asked to send letters of recommendation;
- A statement of research interests relevant to on-going work at the Center;
- A brief description of past work and relevant experience;
- Three letters of recommendation, sent directly to us by the recommenders.
E-mail applications are accepted and should be sent as PDF attachments to . Questions about these positions may be sent to the same e-mail address. Otherwise, applications may be sent to:
Kathy Smith
CGWP Postdoc
The Pennsylvania State University
104 Davey Lab #89
University Park, PA 16802
USA
The POSTDOCTORAL search for the positions available for Fall 2008 has been concluded. Thank you for your interest in Gravitational Wave Physics at Penn State. Please check back with us again.
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.
Positions for Graduate Students:
the Center for Gravitational Wave Physics supports a large number of graduate students in Physics and Astronomy and Astrophysics doing research in various areas of gravitational wave phenomenology at Penn State. Graduate students should contact one of the Penn State Center Faculty for more details.
Positions for Undergraduate Students:
the Center for Gravitational Wavce Physics has many research opportunitities for undergraduate science students interested in broadening their horizons by participating in cutting-edge research. For more information contact the .
